crafts

Fun, family-friendly Easter crafts for the holidays.

Aucklander Hollie Ryan’s pretty creations will bloom forever After graduating from law school, it didn’t take long for Hollie Ryan to feel the pull of creative pursuits. I should’ve figured that out before incurring five years of student debt,” she jokes. In an old Grey Lynn villa in Auckland, which she shares with her flatmates […]

Turn up the carols and start making and baking your own DIY Christmas gifts for friends and family Pop plants (that’s plants that pop!) You will need: • Terracotta pot • Masking tape • Small paintbrush • Water-based paint • Glitter To make: Use masking tape to cover the terracotta pot just below the lip. […]

Stuck with what to give your friends and family this year? Save the time scouring the shops and spend it making your own DIY Christmas gifts  1. Tile planter box Got a plant lover in the family? Make them a chic planter box using contemporary, stylish tiles and if you’re feeling particularly generous, gift them […]

From key chains to wall hangings, these creative home decor projects are a fun and easy way for you to upcycle your T-shirts 1. Tea light holder Give a simple glass votive a boho look by making a decorative plaited wrap for it. Take 3 x 2m lengths of T-shirt yarn and knot together at […]

Can’t find the right artwork for your home? Choose a stunning textile instead and showcase it for all to admire. Here’s a step by step on how to do it You will need Art canvases Fabric Staple gun Picture hooks or hanging strips Instructions 1. Buy the canvas(es) first as this will determine how much […]

Spotted a beautiful tile you’d love to use in your home? Or got some spares lying around? Turn them into an eye-catching planter or two in just a few easy steps You will need: 5 tiles per box – ours were 20cm square. (The 5th tile is the base so this doesn’t have to match […]

When it comes to crafts with scrapbooking paper the options are endless. We round up four of our favourite projects that will make your home look stylish – and save you some money on decor while you’re at it Plant pots  +  Clean and dry some food tins then spray inside and out with a […]

From baubles to greeting cards, it’s easy to get crafty and entertain the kids with these four fun Christmas decoration projects with Spotlight 4 fun DIY Christmas decorations you can make with the kids Whether you’re a dedicated crafter or you’re giving DIY a go for the first time, Spotlight has everything you need to create festive […]